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Motel 6, those legendary roadside purveyors of clean, comfortable rooms where Tom Bodett leaves the light on for you, conducted a survey this year that showed a full 25 million Americans have never seen the ocean.
And in a country that borders three oceans — with one state completely surrounded by ocean — that’s just a sad stat.
Even if you have seen the ocean before, likely you haven’t been to every inch of coastline this great nation provides. And summer is the perfect time to fix either
Ordination Of Laurie Triplett To Priesthood At TOTH
Bishop Michael L. Vono of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande officiated as Laurie Triplett was ordained a priest during a special ceremony Saturday at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church in Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
White Rock Presbyterian Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Irene Davis-Dillinger and Vernon Kerr, founding members of White Rock Presbyterian Church, reminisce for the congregation following Sunday’s 50th anniversary service. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
White Rock Presbyterian Church celebrated its 50th anniversary Sunday with joyful service led by several pastors. The service was followed by a talk on the history of the church by Vernon Kerr and Doris Davis-Dillinger. The church was chartered June 25, 1967, with Rev. Robert M. Maxson as its first installed pastor.
Pastor John Guthrie was joined
Community Invited To Bingo Night Wednesday At IHM
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COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to attend Bingo Night, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall. Packets are $20 each and 16 games will be played. The event is a fundraiser for the parish youth group.
Prizes will be gift baskets with a minimum value of $20. Frito pies, chili dogs, candy and popcorn will be available for purchase.
“This will be a great night out for all ages,” IHM Youth Minister Kendra Wilhelm said. “If it is successful, we will have more Bingo Nights in the future.”
Immaculate Heart of Mary is at 3700 Canyon Road
New Mexico Tourism: Nine ‘Father-friendly’ Adventures
STATE News:
SANTA FE – With Father’s Day right around the corner, the New Mexico Tourism Department has compiled a list of trip ideas designed with dads in mind.
The “New Mexico True Detours for Dad” is a roundup of nine “father-friendly” adventures that will be pitched to outlets around the country to inspire summer travel for fathers and families.
To see what trips made the list of New Mexico True “Detours for Dad” and view “The Guide,” visit NewMexico.org.
“Our state is a mecca for the things that dads love most,” Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham said. “From craft beers and burgers
Fr. Glenn: Letting Go
By Rev. Glenn Jones“Letting go” … a phrase that has many contexts. “Letting go” may be literal, such as “Let go of the rope” or “He was arrested, but let go”, but very often we use it in one of many analogous senses. Negatively, we sometimes hear “He let himself go”, meaning a loss of care of one’s appearance. Certainly you may be able to think of more, but one of the most common uses of the term is, of course, the release of an obsession or grudge.
That ol’ forgiveness—that wonderful and magnanimous movement of kindness and love which we are quick to praise Read More
New Church Opens Doors In Los Alamos
When Pastor Paul Jaramillo’s Open Door Bible Ministry holds its first service at 10:30 a.m. today, his flock will enter a small church led by a man with a huge heart. Jaramillo is well known in Los Alamos as he was Pastor of Los Alamos Christian Fellowship Church for five years. Today’s service is an open house and the official grand opening is 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 18. The address is 2010 Trinity Dr., Suite A-2. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Pastor Paul Jaramillo Friday morning in his Open Door Bible Ministry Church. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Pastor Granillo: Tapout
By Pastor Raul Granillo
La Vista Church
White Rock
Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation. (NIV Galatians 6:15)
In 1997 Charles Lewis Jr. and Gary Fields founded Tapout, a mixed martial arts (MMA) focused sportswear company. By 2007, Tapout was the largest distributer of MMA merchandise in the world.
I wasn’t very surprised to learn this since, around that time, I recall seeing a lot of people wearing shirts or hats with “Tapout” written across them. Some wore them to support the growing sport of MMA, some wore them because they were fashionable Read More
Chamberfest Festivities Downtown Los Alamos Today!
Rubber ducky fishing at Chamberfest 2013. Courtesy/LACC
CHAMBER News:
The community is invited to come downtown 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today to enjoy music, dance, shop, dig in a giant sand pile, look at 4×4 vehicles, and explore other family-friendly entertainment.
Chamberfest is expected to draw more than 2,000 residents to the downtown area. Businesses and nonprofits utilize this opportunity to provide giveaways and games for attendees as well as sell merchandise and distribute information.
Chamberfest is the annual Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce event featuring Chamber Members. Read More
Former Los Alamos Resident New Executive Chef At Sandia Golf Club In Albuquerque
Darren McHale. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
Former Los Alamos resident Darren McHale has accepted a job offer to be the executive chef at the Sandia Golf Club in Albuquerque.
McHale brings 20 years of experience in fine dining to his new career. Read More
County To Host Community Bike Ride
Route Map: ‘Dump the Pump Day’ celebrates bicycle transportation, starting at 11:30 a.m., Thursday from the Ashley Pond Pavilion. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
More than 150 public transit systems and organizations are celebrating the 12th Annual National Dump the Pump Day Thursday, June 15. Los Alamos County will take it one step further by asking its residents to Dump the Pump and Bike It, Walk It or Bus it.
Invite your family, bring your friends and join us on a three-mile Community Ride. The ride was originally scheduled for Bike to Work Day May 19, but was postponed due to snow. Therefore, Read More
Smart Design With Suzette – Outdoor Living
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By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos
It’s my favorite time of year to be outdoors – it’s not too hot, the evenings are cool and lets face it, our sunsets are the very best in the United States. Why not create a relaxing, stylish outdoor living space? It will greatly increase the appeal and value of your home while providing an oasis for friends and family to enjoy.
Purpose. How are you going to use your outdoor space? You most likely will need an entertainment area, cooking area and dining area. Some of you will want a garden that might include vegetables, play area for kids, Read More
Just One Thing To Do This Week: Turn On The Light
By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos
Father’s Day is just around the corner. This year we celebrate the occasion Sunday, June 18.
There are a wide variety of gifts that make every Dad feel loved and cherished. This would include anything having to do with fire- grills, smokers, and endless selection of accoutrements; anything sharp or pointy such as knives and tools; and anything powered by electricity or batteries that would ideally shoot flames while cutting.
If all the items on the wish list have been fulfilled, then there is always the option of alcohol…which will just make every other gift seem Read More
Pajarito Celebrates SummerFest June 10
Courtesy/PajaritoMountainWhite Rock Presbyterian Church Celebrates 50 Years!
White Rock Presbyterian Church at 310 Rover Blvd. in White Rock. Courtesy photo
WHITE ROCK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH News:
On Sunday, June 11, White Rock Presbyterian Church will celebrate 50 years of witness and service in White Rock and Los Alamos.
White Rock Presbyterian Church was chartered June 25, 1967. For four and a half years WRPC existed as a new church development project of the United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. In January of 1972 the church became fully self-supporting, and a year later there were 178 members on the church rolls.
The church met for its first few years at Chamisa Elementary Read More
Get On The Bus! ACT Offers Free Rides During Summer Concert Series Every Friday
COUNTY News:
Don’t forget! The DWI Planning Council is partnering with Atomic City Transit (ACT) to provide bus service Friday nights to ensure residents get to and from the Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond Safely. This service extends the regular weekly fixed route service provided by ACT. Service areas will include White Rock, North Mesa, and North Community. Dial-a-Ride service will be available for any location in Los Alamos not serviced via the fixed routes. Reservations can be made one day in advance. Call 661.RIDE (661.7433). Plan ahead and take the bus to and from Ashley Pond. Save gas Read More
Summer Travel Starts With The Enchanted 8
Courtesy imageLAFSF Summer Series Continues June 14
LAFSF News:Woman Injured On Atomic City Bus This Morning
An Atomic City Transit bus driver braked abruptly at the intersection of Diamond Drive and 38th Street to avoid a collision this morning causing a female passenger to fall forward and hit her head on a pole inside the bus. Los Alamos Police Department and Fire Department personnel responded to the scene. According to Cdr. Oliver Morris, the woman sustained a cut to her head. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary In Action
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary members, from left, Theresa Sandlin, Annie Garcia and Nancy Kossar prepare food for the Memorial Day Celebration Lunch at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Serving dessert for the Memorial Day luncheon are from left, Melissa Weiss, Victoria Jolley and Dee Sterling. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Linnea Sarwinski helps with the Memorial Day lunch prepared by the Knights of Columbis Ladies Auxiliary. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Melissa Weiss serves dessert to a Read More
